Offers various definitions of heroes, discusses who becomes a hero in America and why hero-worship seems to have declined, and explores how to be a hero in one's own life.
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Grade 9 Up. In what is essentially a collective biography, Leinwand defines heroism, examines its role in a democratic society, and describes the various attributes that Americans have traditionally admired. He weaves together commentary, quotes, and short biographical sketches of 14 inspiring exemplars. The lives of Chief Joseph, Helen Keller, Andrew Carnegie, Rosa Parks, and others illustrate the quality of character and contribution that are valued in a democracy. By showing how such figures had the courage to follow their convictions, struggled to make the right decisions, and even failed at times, the narrative realistically delineates heroism and encourages young people to aspire to and seek it in their own lives. Good-quality, black-and-white photographs and reproductions appear throughout the volume. Although heroism is not a heavily studied subject, the range of individuals introduced makes this book a useful model of expository and didactic writing.?Janet Woodward, Franklin High School, Seattle, WA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Gr. 7^-12. "American heroes have fallen on hard times," Leinwand asserts in this serviceable but ploddingly written study of the place of heroism in American culture. Among the reasons for their eclipse that he explores are the rise of a debunking media, the fragmentation of society, and advances in the writing of increasingly revisionist history and biography. To personalize these points, Leinwand offers a baker's dozen politically correct profiles of people he calls "Heroic Exemplars," including Chief Joseph, Haym Solomon, Cesar Chavez, and Rosa Parks. Source notes and a bibliography are appended. Michael Cart
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